LIVE WEBINAR
Date: 11 June 2025, Wednesday
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mode: Online via Zoom
ABOUT COMMUNICATE@MCMC AND BROADCAST TALK SERIES 1/2025
Communicate@MCMC is a research sharing session aimed to convey and disseminate valuable research findings and potential future direction of related research works supported by MCMC in furtherance of the aspirations to realise a Digitally Connected Society, organised by the Research Enterprise and Scholarship Department of the MCMC Academy. The overarching theme of the webinar is related to aspects of a Digitally Connected Society, encompassing the concepts of Digital Inclusion, Digital Citizenship and Cyberwellness.
The Broadcast Talk Series (BTS) is a series of interactive sessions organised by the MCMC’s Broadcasting Development Department, of the Emerging Technologies Development Division, to facilitate knowledge sharing and discussions related to the broadcasting industry. The talk sessions feature experts and industry leaders who provide insights, updates, and perspectives on various topics such as regulatory policies, technological advancements, content creation, and industry trends. These sessions aim to promote dialogue, collaboration, and innovation within the broadcasting community and contribute to the development and growth of the industry in Malaysia.
For Session 1/2025, both Communicate@MCMC and BTS have worked together to present the topic of the joint webinar,
Inclusive Broadcasting: Habilitation Technologies and Strategies for Audiences with Disabilities.
This year’s theme focuses on
habilitation technologies and strategies that empower PWDs to participate fully in society through accessible television and radio services. The session will feature findings from the Digital Society Research Grant (DSRG)
Study on the Accessibility of Television and Radio Services for Persons with Disabilities, led by Dr. Shahrina Ismail (USIM) and include perspectives from broadcasters, technologists, academics, and PWD advocates.
Highlights include:
- Accessibility benchmarks and global comparisons
- Challenges faced by PWDs in accessing broadcast media
- Emerging assistive technologies
- Policy gaps and recommendations for inclusive broadcasting
Live sign language interpretation has been provided to ensure full accessibility.
AGENDA
You may find the programme booklet
here.
9:55 am: Zoom open to Participants
10:00 am: Emcee’s Address
10:02 am:
Session 1: Insights into the Experience and Needs of Malaysian PWDs
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hj. Norakyairee Mohd Raus
Director of Ibnu Ummi Maktum Research Centre, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
(Slides presentation)
10:16 am:
Session 2: Inclusive Broadcasting And Disability: Rights, Technologies, And Inclusive Strategies
Mr. Wong Yoon Loong
Executive Director, National Council for the Blind, Malaysia
10:30 am
Session 3: Study on the Accessibility of Television and Radio Services for Persons with Disabilities
Dr. Shahrina Ismail
DSRG Project Lead Researcher, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
(Slides presentation)
11:00 am:
Panel Discussion:
Inclusive Broadcasting: Habilitation Technologies and Strategies for Audiences with Disabilities
Moderator:
En. Mohamed Redzwan Yahya, Specialist, Broadcasting Development Department, Emerging Technologies Development Division, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
Panellists:
- Dr. Shahrina Ismail (DSRG Project Lead Researcher, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM));
- Prof. Madya Dr. Hj. Norakyairee Mohd Raus (Director of Ibnu Ummi Maktum Research Centre, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM));
- Alex Reza Shariman Othman (Deputy Director of Policy & Research, RTM); and
- Mardhiah Nasir, (Executive Director, IPSB Technology).
11:30 am: Q&A Session
11:50 am: Kahoot Quiz
12:00 pm: End
RECORDING
You may find the recording
here.
ENQUIRIES
Should you have any enquiries or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at
[email protected].
Contacts (office hours only): Encik Zachary Malik at 03-8688 8263 / Puan Atiqah Nabilah Mohd Salleh at 03-8688 7854 / Puan Nor Aina Osman at 03-8688 8006